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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,106.28, 234,706.61 and 142,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,106.28, 234,706.61 and 142,985.45 is: 197,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,106.28 : 234,706.61 = 142,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,106.28/234,706.61 = 142,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,106.28x = 234,706.61 × 142,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,106.28x = 33,559,631,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,559,631,193.05/170,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,286.26

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